GRIFFIN, Thomas Basil
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Known as:
Tommy
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
11 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Royal Army Service Corps
Service:
Army
Number:
2989323
Born:
Thursday, March 19, 1914
Birthplace:
Warrington
Died :
Monday, February 1, 1982
Place died:
Warrington
20 June 1940 enlisted A&SH and later volunteered for the Commandos.
Attached to No.11 Commando 7 Troop attaining the rank of Lance Corporal.
1 February 1941 embarked for the Middle East, 'C' Bn., Layforce.
9 June 1941 took part in Operation Exporter at Litani River, Syria.
15 September 1941 transferred to the R.A.S.C. reverting to the rank of Driver.
9 May 1946 released to Army Reserve.
Sources
Copy of Official Service Record provided by family.
[Image] Ged Griffin, son.
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